New Mexico Lobos at Utah State Aggies
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Devon Dampier, Eli Sanders help New Mexico rally late to pull out 50-45 victory over Utah State
Sanders also had the first of three rushing scores — a 20-yarder — in the final quarter for New Mexico (3-4, 2-1 Mountain West Conference), which trailed 38-23 at one point in the second half.
After Sanders scored to get the Lobos within 38-36 with 10:18 remaining, Utah State (1-6, 0-3) answered with Herschel Turner's 43-yard touchdown run for a nine-point advantage. Dampier ran it in from 5 yards out and Sanders added a 12-yard scoring run with 1:13 left to play to pull out the victory.
Dampier completed 17 of 27 passes for 272 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions for New Mexico. His scoring tosses came in the second quarter — a 21-yarder to Javen Jacobs and a 14-yarder to Ryan Davis. Dampier also carried 15 times for 105 yards. Luke Wysong had 10 catches for 156 yards.
Spencer Petras finished with 360 yards on 32-for-47 passing with two touchdowns and an interception for the Aggies. He added a touchdown run. Rahsul Faison rushed 24 times for 79 yards and two scores. Jalen Royals hauled in 11 passes for 188 yards, including a 13-yard touchdown. Otto Tia had a 4-yard catch for a score.
How To Watch
How can I watch New Mexico Lobos vs. Utah State Aggies?
- TV Channel: Lobos at Aggies 2021 College Football, week 8, is broadcasted on truTV.
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Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 8:18 | Spencer Petras 2 Yd Run (Tanner Cragun Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 3:02 | Rahsul Faison 6 Yd Run (Tanner Cragun Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 14:55 | Tanner Cragun 38 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 12:16 | Javen Jacobs 21 Yd pass from Devon Dampier (Trace Bruckler Run for Two-Point Conversion) |
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TD | 2nd Period 5:12 | Ryan Davis 14 Yd pass from Devon Dampier (Luke Drzewiecki Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:32 | Otto Tia 4 Yd pass from Spencer Petras (Tanner Cragun Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 14:04 | Rahsul Faison 9 Yd Run (Tanner Cragun Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 11:57 | Devon Dampier 33 Yd Run (Trace Bruckler Run for Two-Point Conversion) |
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TD | 3rd Period 10:20 | Jalen Royals 13 Yd pass from Spencer Petras (Tanner Cragun Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 7:03 | Javen Jacobs 15 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed) |
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TD | 4th Period 10:18 | Eli Sanders 20 Yd Run (Luke Drzewiecki Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 7:43 | Herschel Turner 43 Yd Run (Tanner Cragun Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 3:53 | Devon Dampier 5 Yd Run (Luke Drzewiecki Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 1:13 | Eli Sanders 12 Yd Run (Luke Drzewiecki Kick) |
Statistics
 UNM |
 USU |
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|---|---|---|
| 28 | 1st Downs | 24 |
| 10-15 | 3rd down efficiency | 8-16 |
| 1-1 | 4th down efficiency | 1-3 |
| 552 | Total Yards | 503 |
| 272 | Passing | 360 |
| 17/27 | Comp/Att | 32/47 |
| 10.1 | Yards per pass | 7.7 |
| 280 | Rushing | 143 |
| 51 | Rushing Attempts | 34 |
| 5.5 | Yards per rush | 4.2 |
| 10-75 | Penalties | 7-59 |
| 4 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 3 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 31:06 | Possession | 28:54 |
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